Running of the Bulls

3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk

By Photos by J. Patric Schneider

on September 22, 2013 8:56 PM

Photo: J. Patric Schneider/For the Chronicle

Image 1of/27

Caption

Close

Image 1 of 27

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

A youngster gets a ride during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A youngster gets a ride during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A youngster gets a ride during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls... Photo-5220892.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 27

Angela McNeil celebrates after she crosses the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Angela McNeil celebrates after she crosses the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the ... more

Jack Clark, 3, crosses the finish line with his mother Rebecca during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Jack Clark, 3, crosses the finish line with his mother Rebecca during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the ... more

Runners crosse the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Runners crosse the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

Runners crosse the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the... Photo-5220901.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 27

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

A runner wears pink socks as she runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A runner wears pink socks as she runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A runner wears pink socks as she runs the course during the 3rd... Photo-5220909.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 27

A runner dries his face as he runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A runner dries his face as he runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A runner dries his face as he runs the course during the 3rd Annual... Photo-5220912.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 10 of 27

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

Runners cross the Kirby Dr. bridge as they run the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Runners cross the Kirby Dr. bridge as they run the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

Runners cross the Kirby Dr. bridge as they run the course during... Photo-5220918.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 27

A volunteer points runners in the right direction during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A volunteer points runners in the right direction during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A volunteer points runners in the right direction during the 3rd... Photo-5220921.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 27

Allie Triplett, 13, congratulates her mother Jennifer as they cross the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Allie Triplett, 13, congratulates her mother Jennifer as they cross the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 ... more

Kali Navarro, 6, celebrates after she crosses the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Kali Navarro, 6, celebrates after she crosses the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the ... more

A runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls... Photo-5220936.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 16 of 27

A runner wears her Texans glasses as she runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A runner wears her Texans glasses as she runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A runner wears her Texans glasses as she runs the course during the... Photo-5220940.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 27

Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 3rd... Photo-5220948.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 27

A runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls... Photo-5220950.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 27

Juan Varinaga holds hands with his daughter Analys, 10, as they cross the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Juan Varinaga holds hands with his daughter Analys, 10, as they cross the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 ... more

Luca Gasparini, 6, celebrates after he crosses the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Luca Gasparini, 6, celebrates after he crosses the finish line during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the ... more

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

A young runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

A young runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

A young runner runs the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the... Photo-5220959.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 27

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The race concluded on the field at Reliant Stadium, with runners crossing through the bull tunnel that the Texans players run through on game days. less

Over 5500 runners participated in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Proceeds benefit The Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. The ... more

Runners get a water break as they run the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Runners get a water break as they run the course during the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

Runners get a water break as they run the course during the 3rd... Photo-5220965.70626 - Houston Chronicle

Image 26 of 27

Runners run towards the Astrodome as they participate in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with the proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist. less

Runners run towards the Astrodome as they participate in the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk at Reliant Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Houston. Over 5,500 people participated in the event with ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

Runners run towards the Astrodome as they participate in the 3rd... Photo-5220970.70626 - Houston Chronicle